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How does salt make things float?

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It makes the water more dense.

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Does sea salt make things float?

Yes any salt can make things float


Why does salt water make things float?

salt makes the water denser, so things that are now less dense than the salt water will float


Does salt make things float better?

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Why does salt in water make objects float?

Things float in water if they are less dense than the water they are floating in. Putting salt in the water makes it more dense, so things that are a little more dense than ordinary water float in salt water.


Do objects float the same in salt water and fresh water?

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Why does saltwater make an object float?

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Will salt make an egg float?

yes, salt will make a egg float in water not on a table though


Why do things need salt to float?

They don't.


Can you put salt in water to make an object float?

If the object does not quite float in water, adding salt to the water might make the object float, yes.


Is salt the reason that things float?

not exactly. things that are less dense than water float. salt makes water more dense and therefore more things can float in it. ============================= (Notice that your rubber duckie floats in the bathtub, even though t here's no salt in your bath.)


Will salt in water make a coke can float?

it depends on how much salt is in the water. if there is enough, the soda can will float.


Does objects that float in water float in salt water?

Yes. Salt water has a slightly higher density then fresh water which means its a little easier for things to float in salt water. So if it floats in fresh water it will certainly float in salt water.